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North West England

Rydal Water Beach – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Ambleside

North West England

Rydal Water Beach – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Ambleside

Moderate

4.8

(11)

30

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Rydal Water Beach – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Ambleside

01:04

16.4km

260m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 288 m for 174 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.27 km

Quiet road between Rydal and Ambleside

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The inner city of Ambleside is very crowded. Since the bike path offers a really good alternative.

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5.09 km

Rydal Water Beach

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Easy trail- just watch out for the walkers!

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5.81 km

Loughrigg Terrace Path With Views of Grasmere and Rydal Water

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Cyclists and hikers share this unique panoramic path, contouring around the side of Loughrigg Fell. Best to avoid the busiest times at weekends. It gets really rocky in parts so …

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4

7.29 km

Chapel Stile Climb

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Tough little climb out of the Langdale Valley

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5

8.79 km

Elterwater Cycling Routes

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A glorious series of traffic-free trails near Elterwater village and alongside Great Langdale Beck.

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9.33 km

Gravel path beside Great Langdale Beck

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Very good gravel/cobble surface. Usually very busy with families and walkers.

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7

12.4 km

View of the Langdales

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On a clear day the view is stunning

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8

14.5 km

Stone Bridge over the River Brathay

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16.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.02 km

2.86 km

2.82 km

2.73 km

1.28 km

680 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.55 km

2.82 km

2.47 km

2.05 km

279 m

237 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Monday 1 June

19°C

11°C

67 %

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